The story so far
NEET Protest Delhi
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On July 21, 2026, protests over NEET-UG paper leak escalated in Delhi. Students clashed with police, and Congress leaders led by Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi were detained near PM Modi's residence. Opposition demanded resignations. Traffic disrupted due to multiple protests. Celebrities and politicians voiced support.
How it unfolded
21 Jul 2026
Traffic affected in Delhi-NCR due to twin protests
21 Jul 2026
Political reactions: BJP, Congress trade charges
21 Jul 2026
Opposition leaders detained; Rahul Gandhi released later
21 Jul 2026
Congress leaders including Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi march to PM residence
21 Jul 2026
Police lathi-charge on students; Congress criticises
21 Jul 2026
Student protest at Jantar Mantar over NEET paper leak
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →'I am a street fighter': Combative Dharmendra Pradhan arrives in Parliament to a rousing welcome
Former education minister Dharmendra Pradhan described himself as a 'street fighter' after resigning due to protests over paper leaks.
Pradhan arrived in Parliament as an MP to a rousing welcome from NDA MPs who raised slogans and offered traditional honours like a Mithila Paag and angavastram.
The public display of support aimed to convey that Pradhan's resignation was not a reflection on his work, as no personal allegations were made against him.
Pradhan's combative response to Congress MP Jairam Ramesh's 'It happens' remark indicated readiness to address personal attacks in discussions on the NEET paper leak issue.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →NEET protest: Tejashwi Yadav warns govt to release arrested students
Tejashwi Yadav warned of a 'massive protest movement' if arrested students are not released.
Students were arrested during protests over the NEET paper leak.
Yadav demanded the Bihar government drop all charges against the students.
He cited a deal made in Delhi regarding the students' release.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →NEP Architect, NEET Row: Dharmendra Pradhan's 4 Years As Education Minister
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Education Minister, citing need to protect students' interests and national unity.
His tenure included implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) and handling of the NEET exam controversy.
Pradhan warned against 'anti-national forces' exploiting student protests.
He served four years as Union Education Minister before stepping down.
Earlier · 1d ago
Full story →India PM Modi announces panel to overhaul exam system after protests
India PM Narendra Modi announced a panel to overhaul the exam system after protests.
This is Modi's first public comment since Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned.
Youth activists have protested for weeks over exam-paper leaks.
The panel will aim to address systemic issues in the exam system.
Earlier · 20h ago
Full story →‘Hope looks good on us’: Young protesters revel as Thackeray calls them ‘Vishnu avatar’
